Living & Co Takiwira User manual

Job no.
Tākiwira 4 Drawer Tallboy
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Maximum recommended weight is 15kgs per drawer
102cm
78cm
39.6cm

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120
Min
Approximate Assembly Time 1 Person Assembly
Floor Area 3m
x 4m
Required Assembly Space
Tools Required
Assembly Details

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1. For the protection of your furniture, we recommend that the product is
placed on a protected surface during assembly to prevent damage
2. Please check that all parts are present before you start the assembly of
your furniture
3. For ease and speed of assembly, we recommend that you identify all the
parts required for each step before commencing with assembly
4. For larger items, please ensure that you have sufficient space (as
indicated on page 1)
5. We recommend that, where possible, all items are assembled near to the
area in which they will be placed in use, to avoid moving the product
unnecessarily
6. During Assembly please take care not to over-tighten hardware as this
may damage the product
7. Always place the product on a steadyand stable surface
8. Do not use the product as a stepladder
9. This product is intended for indoor, household use only as it is a non-
industrial product
Please periodically check all things and re-tighten as necessary
To clean your item, please use a damp cloth and wipe clean
Never allow any kind of liquid on your furniture
Please do not place hot items (e.g. Hot drinks) directly on to the surface
Tips before you start
Care and Maintenance

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QTY
PART
MEASUREMENTS
NOTES
1
Top
780 x 396 x 25mm
Laminate on one side.
1
LH End
994 x 390 x 15mm
Laminate on both sides.
1
RH End
994 x 390 x 15mm
Laminate on both sides.
1
Toeboard
723 x 80 x 15mm
Laminate on one side.
3
Rail
412 x 235 x 15mm
Laminate on one side
1
Top Drawer Front
732 x 195 x 15mm
Laminate on one side
3
Drawer Front
732 x 235 x 15mm
Laminate on one side
4
LH Drawer Side
340 x 160 x 12mm
Laminate on both sides
4
RH Drawer Side
340 x 160 x 12mm
Laminate on both sides
4
Drawer Back
688 x 155 x 12mm
Laminate on one side
4
Drawer Bottom
698 x 339 x 4mm
Laminate on one side
1
Back Panel
939 x 758 x 4mm
Plain (both sides are unfinished), folded
Parts List
Hardware List
24 x
Connecting
Bolts
12 x Large
Cams
(15mm)
12 x Large
Cams
(15mm)
16 x Drawer
Slide
Screws
16 x Small
Woodscrews
20 x Dowels
9 x Panhead
Screws
4 x Nail on
Glides
4 x Metal
Drawer Slide
Set
4 x Handles
1 x Washer
1 x Safety
Strap
21 x 31mm
Woodscrews

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The Cam and Connecting Bolt system is used to put your unit together. Below is an explanation of how this
system works.
The Drawer Slide components shown above are to be attached to the cabinet. They have letters CL or
CR stamped on them to indicate left hand or right-hand components. You will need these for steps 1 and 2.
Your pack will contain two sets of Metal Drawer Slides. These are bundled together with adhesive
tape. The set comprises of 4 components. Undo the tape on one set at a time and separate the
parts.
LEFT HAND PART (DL) RIGHT HAND PART (DR)
The Drawer Slide components shown above are attached to the drawer. They have the letters DL
or DR stamped on them to indicate left hand or right-hand components. Put these parts aside for
attaching to the drawer later.
Cam Installation & Operation Guide
Drawer Slides Guide
Use these holes

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•To begin assembly, lay the top finished side down on a clean and clear surface
•Screw four Connecting Bolts into the holes as shown
•Using the Pan head screw, attach the Safety Strap as shown by screwing it first through the
Washer and then through the eyelet in the Strap, into the hole in the left-hand side of the Top. Make
sure that the Strap is positioned so that the tail end falls through the hole in the edge of the Top as
shown below.
•Screw the LH Cabinet Drawer Slides into the LH End using two Drawer Slide Screws for each
slide (ensure that the end of the slide with the wheel is on the side with the finished edge).
•Insert two Large Cams as shown (make sure the arrow on the top of the Cam points towards the
top edge of the End).
•Push two Dowels into the top edge of the End
•Screw two Connecting Bolts into the holes as shown
Assembly
STEP 1: Top
STEP 2: LH End
Connecting Bolt
Large Cam
Drawer Slide Screw
Connecting Bolt
Panhead Screw
Safety Strap
Screw the Pan head screw through
the Washer
Safety Strap
Connecting Bolt
Connecting Bolt
Connecting Bolt
Connecting Bolt
(Screw through the
2nd hole in)
Drawer Slide Screw
Drawer Slide Screw
Connecting Bolt
Cam
Cam
Dowel
Connecting Bolt
Dowel
Connecting Bolt
Connecting Bolt

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• Repeat the previous step with the RH End.
Your pack will contain 4 boards the same size.
•1 x Toeboard
•3 x Rails
•Install two Large Cams into each piece as indicated
•Push the Dowels into each of the boards as indicated
STEP 3: RH End
Connecting Bolt
Large Cam
Drawer Slide Screw
STEP 4: Rails
Large Cam
Dowel
Connecting Bolt
Drawer Slide Screw
(Screw through the
2nd hole in)
Cam
Dowel
Dowel
Drawer Slide Screw
Cam
Connecting Bolt
Connecting Bolt
Connecting Bolt
Dowel
Cam
Dowel
Cam

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•Lay the LH End finished side down on aclean surface that is free of anything that may
damage the
woodgrain finish. A clean carpeted floor is the most ideal for this.
•Position the Rails and Toeboards over the Connecting Bolts installed in the End – take note of the
drawing below to get them in the correct place. The Rails are interchangeable. Ensure the
finished surface of the Toeboard faces towards the Front Edge of the unit so the cams
cannot be seen when the unit is completed.
Make sure the Large Cams face towards the top of the End.
•Tighten all four Cams in aclockwise direction to lock Rails and Toeboard to the LH End. The
Large
Cams should turn at least a¼ of aturn.
STEP 5: Attach Rails to LH End
Toeboard
Rail 1
Rail 2
Rail 3

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•Turn the LH End with the Rails and Toeboard attached onto its back edge.
•Fit the RH End to the Rails and Toeboard as shown in the drawing below.
•Lock the RH End to the Rails and Toeboard by tightening all the Cams in the Rails and
Toeboards in aclockwise direction.
•Fit the Top to the Ends by fitting the four Connecting Bolts installed in the Top into the Cams in the
Ends. Tighten all four Cams to lock the Top to the Ends.
•Tap the four Nail on Glides into the bottom of the Ends as indicated below. Space them about
50mm in from the front and back edges.
STEP 6: Attach RH End
STEP 7: Attach Top and Glide Feet
RH End
LH End
Nail on Glides
Top
RH End
LH End
Nail on Glide

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•Turn the Tallboy onto its front edge. Make sure the surface is clear and free of
anything that may damage the laminate finish.
•Slide the Back Panel in place (please ensure that the end with the predrilled holes part
way down the panel is at the top)
•Secure the Back Panel in place as shown with the 8 Panhead Screws as indicated.
STEP 8: Back Panel
Screw the Panhead screws
through the predrilled holes in
the Back Panel.
Panhead Screw

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Your Tākiwira Tallboy will have one shallow top drawer and four deeper bottom drawers. All Drawers are
constructed in the same manner and consist of the same parts. Please follow steps 9 – 11 four times to
assemble the four drawers.
•Install the hardware in the Drawer parts as shown below.
Note: Be sure that the arrow on the Small Cam points to the end of the drawer side nearest it.
Assemble the Drawers
STEP 9: Install Hardware
Cam
Dowel
Connecting Bolt
Small Cam
Dowell
Drawer Bottom
LH Drawer
Drawer Side
RH Drawer
Side
Drawer Front
Connecting Bolt
DRAWER FRONT
Cam
LH DRAWER SIDE
RH DRAWER SIDE
Dowel
Dowel
Cam

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•Lay the Drawer Front finishes side down on a smooth, clean surface.
•Attach the LH and RH Drawer Sides by fitting them into place over the Connecting Bolts installed in
the Drawer Front.
•Turn the Small Cams in a clockwise direction to lock the Drawer Sides in place.
•Slide the Drawer Bottom into place in the grooves in the Drawer Sidesand Drawer Front.
•Fit the Drawer Back into place between the Drawer Sides. The groove in the Drawer Back will fit
over the end of the Drawer Bottom.
•Secure the Drawer Sides to the Drawer Back with four Woodscrews as shown below.
STEP 10: Assemble the Drawer
Drawer Back
Drawer Bottom
2 x
Woodscrews
RH Drawer Side
Dowel
Connecting Bolt
Drawer Front
LH Drawer Side
2 x
Woodscrews
Woodscrew

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•Turn the drawer upside-down as shown and attached the Drawer Slides (DL and DR) with the four
woodscrews as shown below. Ensure that the ends of the slides without the wheels are hard up
against the back of the Drawer Front. Each side requires two slides.
STEP 11: Attach the Drawer Slides
RH Drawer Slide (DR)
Woodscrew
Woodscrew
LH Drawer Slide (DL)
Woodscrew

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•Attach the Bar Handlesto the Drawer Front using the screws provided
•Fit the drawers into the Tallboy. Make sure that the rollers at the back of the drawer go behind the
front rollers in the cabinet and into the channel of the drawer slide. It helps to lift the front of the
drawer up a little when doing this.
STEP 12: Attach the Handle and Insert the Drawers
Angle the drawer slightly to ensure that
the wheel at the back of the drawer slide
goes behind the front wheel on the
cabinet slide. Then lift the drawer up
and slide it into the channel of the
drawer slide.

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Compac Furniture strongly recommends using a safety strap on all furniture, especially if small
children are around.
Secure your unit to the wall using the Safety Strap and a screw suitable for your wall (not supplied).
We recommend you screw into a stud. If you cannot locate a stud, use a wall anchor appropriate for
your wall.
Please note: The is a precautionary measure. The use of tip-over restrains may only reduce but not
eliminate, the risk of tip over. Compac Furniture can take no responsibility.
Congratulations, your Tākiwira 4 Drawer Tallboy is now complete. Thank you for supporting New
Zealand Made furniture.
STEP 12: Attach the Handle and Insert the Drawers
Top
Wall
Use a screw
suitable for your
wall (not
supplied)
Fabric strap
provided
Washer (supplied)
2. Slide unit sideways to cover the strap once installed.
1. Screw through the washer then the strap into the wall
at one side of the unit.

WARRANTY
We pride ourselves on producing a range of quality products that are both packed with features and
completely reliable.
We are so confident in our products, we back them up with a five-year warranty. Now you too can relax
knowing that you are covered.
For parts and assistance, call the manufacturer direct on 0800 100 858. Please do not call the store you
purchased the cabinet from as they will be unable to help you.
This product is covered by five-year warranty when accompanied by proof of purchase.